County Durham · England
Coloured suite to white in Kimblesworth, County Durham
Resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white at your home in Kimblesworth, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
Coloured bath resurfacing in Kimblesworth without replacing anything
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Whether it’s faded or patchy colour and a dated coloured suite you’d like in white, we can generally put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Kimblesworth (DH2)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Kimblesworth and the surrounding area
Kimblesworth is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Jobs in Kimblesworth are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Kimblesworth is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Our visits in DH2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Sycamore Road, Cedar Avenue and Oak Crescent and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Tan Hills (1 mile north), Plawsworth (1 mile north-east), Chester Moor (1 mile north), Pity Me (1 mile south) and Chester-le-Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (8 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Kimblesworth
In Kimblesworth, that means homes near St Philip and St James, Fyndoune Community College and Nettlesworth Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Durham Castle (3.3 miles south) and Ankers House Museum (2.6 miles north).
- Local facilities include Durham (2.6 miles south)
Do you need coloured bath resurfacing in Kimblesworth?
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and many are still sound. The problem is typically the colour, not the bath.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Repair or replace in Kimblesworth?
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white turns it white without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kimblesworth
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What else we do in Kimblesworth
Kimblesworth: your questions answered
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we’ll advise honestly before quoting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- The inside of a toilet bowl, unless we’ve agreed it will last
- Items cracked right through
- Fittings and taps (these are masked, not recoloured)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes one to two days for a full suite, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Each item is cleaned, degreased and any chips repaired.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Kimblesworth, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Kimblesworth
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
